[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9395]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DONALD L. SCHWARZ

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Donald 
L. Schwarz for his work with the Military and Veterans Appreciation 
Trust Foundation (MVAT). Mr. Schwarz has worked tirelessly to raise 
funds to assist veterans, wounded warriors and their families as well 
as increase awareness of veterans' issues. Mr. Schwarz's leadership and 
commitment to MVAT is admirable and it is therefore fitting that we 
honor and recognize him today.
  Mr. Schwarz was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He 
attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 
where he received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. After serving 
our country in the U.S. Armed Forces, Mr. Schwarz began a career in the 
securities and investment industry where he continues to work today.
  In addition to his professional career, Mr. Schwarz has been a 
constant advocate for the veteran community. During his time as 
Chairman of MVAT, Mr. Schwarz has directed efforts to support Pathway 
Home in Yountville, California, which serves members of the active duty 
military and veterans who suffer from post-combat mental health 
challenges. Mr. Schwarz also volunteers his time to fifteen other 
charities that all strive to help our military and veterans and is an 
active participant in non-profit organizations that provide guidance to 
policymakers in the area of national security. He sits on the 
President's Executive Council of the Congressional Medal of Honor 
Foundation and the Board of Governors of the City of Hope Cancer and 
Medical Center. Mr. Schwarz is also a board member of the American 
Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and is a member of the 
Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs' Board of Directors.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we honor and thank 
Mr. Schwarz for his invaluable service to Napa County's veterans, their 
dependents, and survivors. Donald Schwarz's unyielding dedication to 
raising funds and awareness for our veterans and guiding our 
policymakers is greatly appreciated by the entire Napa community and we 
wish him further success in an already distinguished career.

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